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Southern Tennessee Regional Health System has an opportunity for a License Practical Nurse to join our Inpatient Rehab Care team. 

 

A Joint Commission accredited hospital, Sothern Tennessee Regional Health System serves the patients of south-central Tennessee with two locations (Winchester and Sewanee). 

 

Situated at the foot of Sewanee Mountain, in southern Middle Tennessee, the city of Winchester offers the best in small-town living while offering quick access to other major cities such as Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville.  Winchester has a host of top rated schools, both public and private.  Its economy is strong and steadily growing thanks to major employers such as Nissan and Arnold Engineering.  Noted as a great place for outdoor recreation, Winchester’s beautiful Tims Ford Lake offers visitors an opportunity for year-round fishing, hiking, and camping.  If golfing is more your style, you can enjoy The Bear Trace at Times Ford.  This 6,790-yard golf course designed by The Golden Bear, Mr. Jack Nicklaus, has been named as one of the “Top Ten Places You Can Play” by Golf Magazine.  And just down the road from Winchester, you’ll find Lynchburg, TN.  Home to another favorite tourist destination, the nation’s oldest registered distillery, Jack Daniels. 

As supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.

Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.

May administer medication.

Documents patient care given.

Assists RN with development of plan of care.

Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.

Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Attends and participates in staff meetings, in-service, projects and committees as assigned.

 

Adheres to and supports policies and procedures of the STRHS.

 

Works scheduled shifts including overtime, when necessary.

 

Accepts all call schedule as directed.

 

Maintains a neat and professional appearance in compliance to the existing dress code.

 

Compliance to the STRHS Standard of Behavior is required.

 

Compliance to Dress Code Standards.

 

Should this job description be filled by a PRN employee, they will be subject to the requirements of that position.

 

While performing this job, occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present.

 

Reports to the delegated RN.

 

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse by the State of Tennessee.

The level of education must meet licensing requirements.

Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

 

Certifications

AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), within 30 days.

 

Licenses

LPN License for the State of Tennessee.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran